L5j. The rolling head laughs. (.36.39.52.57.59.67.74.)

The rolling head laughs for no reason. See motif L5.

Eastern Siberia. Yakuts.

SV Asia. Chukchi.

Mesoamerica Kekchi, mopan [like lacandons? ; head (?) turns into an owl whose scream is like a woman's laughter]: Thompson 1930:158.

Southern Venezuela. Yanomami.

Guiana. A trio.

Ecuador. Colorado [son-in-law roasts and eats bats, bat cuts off his head; head smiles, chases father-in-law; shamans kill her with sticks]: Mix 1982:62-66.

Bolivia - Guaporé. Takana, Hissink, Hahn 1961, No. 29.

Tierra del Fuego. Selknam.